Over the past six months, I have seen affluent buyers from all over the world allocating a portion of their wealth to a vacation home or condo in Miami Beach.

The stock markets were the "safest" place for long-term investment until 10 months ago.

Many people who lost a portion of their net worth in something intangible (stocks) have decided they may as well have their cash invested in something very tangible and enjoyable: a South Beach Home they can visit and loan to their friends for vacations - be sure to charge them a cleaning fee ;)